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Weekend Wander: Fremont Seattle

Now that we’re home from our trip around the world with kids, back at school and work, we’re trying to keep the spirit of our travels alive by enjoying our city and state together on the weekends. This past weekend we took a walk to Fremont, a quirky neighborhood in Seattle. On our way there, Read the Rest…

Snow Lake Trail Western Washington

It was mid-June and I thought this trail would be pretty clear of snow but I was wrong. It was a beautiful day, the sun was strong and warm when we passed out from under the tree cover. My kids (rightfully) grumbled at having to hike through snow pretty much all the way up and Read the Rest…

Pig Roast

Early am, the pig has just been placed on the BBQ and some adjustments to torque are needed. First light of day and the pig is coming on well. The glory of the pig – mid-roasting. Check out the ingenuity of the auto-turning device – designed by my pig-roasting friends. Happy, successful, pig-roasters! Thanks for Read the Rest…

Happy Fourth Of July

My day started with listening to the Declaration of Independence being read aloud on NPR. Listening to the language and tone of the document, I couldn’t help thinking about the difference between the small set of remote colonies that the document represented compared to the behemoth that America is now. I love the July 4th Read the Rest…

Flight Delay Lima To Seattle

Today’s post is my entry in the TBEX 2010 Community Keynote. It’s a short essay on my most memorable flight delay as a solo-traveling parent. We found our departure gate and spread ourselves out comfortably: Cillian on the floor with toys, me with one eye on my book and one eye on my child. I Read the Rest…

British Comfort Food In Seattle

Looking for a tasty British-style pot pie in Seattle? Check out Pies & Pints on 65th Ave NE (a block east of Whole Foods). Pies & Pints is one of our favorite weekend brunch spots with large tables and booths and an all-day breakfast menu that keep our boys happy – while we indulge in Read the Rest…

Family Friendly Holiday Events in Seattle

Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year. I love the carols, the lights and decorating a good (real) tree. As my children are getting older, I don’t have as much opportunity to visit holiday-themed events in Seattle  but that didn’t stop me finding out what’s going on. (Thanks to my friend Meg Paynor for Read the Rest…

Winter Family Fun In Seattle

This is Seattle in mid-winter. It can be a pretty grey place. At this time of year when it’s dark early in the evenings and daylight hours get shorter every day (shorter by 3 minutes per day from now until December 21st actually), it’s not so easy to drum up enthusiasm (or energy) to get Read the Rest…

Trekaroo’s KidsMobile Stops In Seattle

Have you heard of Trekaroo? It’s a travel planning and travel-themed social networking site for parents. Trekaroo‘s focus is U.S. domestic travel and they’ve got a great community of parents reviewing destinations, accommodation and attractions. The KidsMobile is Trekaroo’s way of focusing on one city at a time and inviting mom and dad bloggers in Read the Rest…

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Sunset Over Lake Washington

This is why the Pacific Northwest is stunning during the summer months. When the sun shines, we get spectacular sunsets with flaming colors reflected over lakes and mountains. This photo was taken at the marina at Carillon Point in Kirkland, WA looking west towards Seattle and the Olympic Mountains. Enjoy more fun photos at DeliciousBaby. Read the Rest…

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